Flamingo Chinese Restaurant

Vancouver Dining Institution.
We came by this evening for a dinner featuring one of our favorite dishes, beef with Chinese croutons. This place is only one three in town that still offers this dish on their menu. We first discovered this dish in the mid- 80's from restaurants that no longer exist. We were thrilled to be able to still order it here. My family and I have had a hankering for this dish for ages. It did not disappoint. The salty donut was sliced thin and double fried so it was very crispy accompanied by tender slices of beef, water chestnuts, mushrooms in an oyster, green onion and ginger flavoured sauce. We also ordered their deep fried cod filet in a cream corn sauce and an order of deep fried spicy pork chops seasoned with five spices, garlic and jalapeno peppers. Our dinner was so satisfying on so many levels. The restaurant was 3/4 full, service was efficient. Ambiance is relaxed as diners are happy to enjoy a leisurely meal. The interior lighting is bright so you can see your food and the other diners. Dinner was completed with complimentary slices of oranges and fortune cookies. This restaurant is known for their dim sum which is still delivered by carts that they offer daily from 10:30 to 4:30 pm. Take out us available but no delivery.

Went here for dinner and was blown away by the taste of each dish. The lobster was cooked to perfection and their fish mah soup was delicious with a rich complex broth.

The Beijing duck was also pretty good.

One thing we appreciated was all the servers spoke very good English and were friendly.

We highly recommend this place.

A good place overall for dim sum. Price point moderate, service quick, food does the job. Would have gotten another star from me if they serve rice rolls, but alas, they do not. At least the shrimp dumplings were tasty!

Dim sum is really good. And some of their Chinese dishes are fantastic. Don't go here expecting 5 star ambience or service. But for good food, this place rocks.

Dinner menu has really good food, the port wine scallops are amazing. The staff is friendly and attentive. Restaurant is small and cozy with ample parking. We will return to try their dim sum.